🌱 Police investigate Albany State student’s death after fall from moving car

Hey there, Albany! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Police investigate Albany State student’s death after fall from moving car
• How Albany is honoring Sgt. Paul Guhl’s decades of service

Also on today's calendar: Low Impact Aerobics and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

---

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 97 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 70.
• Wednesday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 92 and low of 65 degrees.

---

📰 News we're reading

• College Student, 18, Dies After Jumping from a Moving Vehicle in the Middle of the Night (people.com) — Albany police are investigating the death of 18-year-old Albany State University student Olivia Robinson, who officers say exited a moving vehicle on Newton Road early Saturday before being found deceased. Authorities and the Dougherty County coroner are continuing to examine what happened, and the case remains an active investigation with limited details released so far.
   

• South Georgia first responders mourn loss of two longtime public servants (walb.com) — Albany residents are mourning Sgt. Paul Guhl, a 23-year veteran of the Albany Police Department remembered for his leadership in Special Operations and on the drone team. Regional agencies are also honoring Cuthbert Fire Chief Gregory Fairbanks, who served more than 30 years, as communities across Southwest Georgia await details on upcoming funeral and memorial arrangements.
   

---

📸 Around Albany

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

---

🗓 Upcoming Events in Albany

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 15

• Dougherty County–Albany Area YMCA Fitness Classes →
  Albany Area YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Rd, Albany
  9:00 am

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

---

Other local events

Tuesday September 15

• Low Impact Aerobics →
  Central Baptist Church, 1618 W. 3rd Ave, Albany
  10:00 am
• Senior Stretch & Yoga →
  Central Baptist Church, 1618 W. 3rd Ave, Albany
  11:00 am
• Brantley County at Westover →
  Westover High School, 2600 Partridge Dr, Albany
  7:00 pm

Wednesday September 16

• Garden Group →
  SCOA Regional Resource Center, 335 W. Society Ave., Albany
  9:00 am
• Beginners Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention (EBP) →
  Central Baptist Church, 1618 W. 3rd Ave, Albany
  9:00 am
• Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention (EBP) →
  Central Baptist Church, 1618 W. 3rd Ave, Albany
  10:00 am
• Chair Fitness →
  Central Baptist Church, 1618 W. 3rd Ave, Albany
  11:00 am
• SALSA CLASS: MOVEMENT, MUSIC & CONNECTION →
  Albany Arts Council, 215 N Jackson St, Albany
  12:00 pm

Thursday September 17

• Chehaw Park and Zoo Looking to Reconnect with Chehaw Park Authority Members, Friends of Chehaw and Jr. Zookeepers →
  Albany GA
  5:30 pm

Friday September 18

• Just Africa: A Celebration of African & Caribbean Culture →
  Veterans Park Amphitheatre, 100 W Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany
  8:00 am
• The Magic of Motown →
  Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N Jackson St, Albany
  7:30 pm

---

📣 Albany Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

---

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

---

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

---

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My boy loves to go for rides with me.
  Then he gets mad when he can’t come in the store. Tomorrow, I’m taking him to the pet store. He gets bored being around the house all the time and… (Nextdoor Lake Park)
• My biggest challenge is to find someone who can cut my grass.
  I have a huge yard and every time I contact someone they say they will come and give me a quote but never show up or come look at it and I never hear… (Nextdoor Springfield)

• McDaniel's Piggly Wiggly posted a job opening for Meat Cutter Albany FT in Albany. Apply here.
• Dougherty County, GA posted a job opening for Patrol Officer in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albany here.

---

🗞 Nearby News

Leesburg

• Lee County Trojans make statement in Moultrie (albanyherald.com)

Dawson

• Football Power Rankings: Week Four (Powered by Porter Insulation) (blitzsportsga.com)

---

Ok Albany! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

---

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

---

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook